The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at an apartment complex in the 9100 block of Mills Road, near FM 1960.
Authorities say the boy, who was 6-years-old, was rushed to a hospital, but was pronounced dead.
Several other children were also reportedly at the apartment.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a call at a complex located at 9100 Mills. Preliminary: a 6-yr-old child reportedly drowned in a bathtub. The child was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Several other children on-location. #HouNewspic.twitter.com/NSkh636dxk
Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.